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Our Herbs & Essential Oils Cypress Cypress essential oil INCI name:Cupressus Sempervirens Cypress, scientifically known as Cupressus sempervirens, is steam distilled from the aromatic cones, leaves, and twigs of the trees growing wild in the hills and mountains of Spain. Cypress essential oil has a fresh, clean, and deep green balsamic aroma with herbaceous, spicy, and slightly woody evergreen undertones in the tenacious drydown.Cypress trees are long-lived and resistant to decay, which is reflected in their Latin name sempervirens, meaning “lives forever.” This durability is likely why the ancient Greeks used Cypress wood to sculpt statues of their immortal gods.Tibby's...

Our Herbs & Essential Oils Turmeric Turmeric Extract INCI name:Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract Part(s) usedRhizome The Power of Plants Turmeric, renowned for its vibrant yellow-orange hue that enhances curries worldwide, originates from Southeast Asia and is cultivated extensively across Asia. Its robust rhizome, dried and ground into a powder, has multifaceted applications dating back millennia. In Hindu rituals, turmeric holds sacred significance, boasting a pungent, slightly spicy flavour. Beyond culinary use, it serves as a dye for textiles and food, alongside its recognized therapeutic value. Indian and Chinese medicinal traditions advocate its efficacy in addressing digestive and inflammatory ailments,...

Localised therapy aimed at reducing cellulite by activating the blood flow in the deep and superficial muscles of the thighs, buttocks and legs, thanks to a drainage process that slows the elimination of excess liquids in the lymphatic system.   The treatment begins with Shrinking Violet pre-infused bandages wrapped, followed by a manual circulatory massage to finish mobilising the blood and lymph. 

The lymphatic system is important in keeping a healthy well-being, both inside and out. Now, types of manual lymphatic drainage are becoming more popular as clients look for something for a whole-body wellness experience. There are numerous ways to stimulate lymphatic movement, such as dry brushing, fascia release brushing, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), which is a light, skin-stretching massage that focuses on promoting the flow of lymphatic fluid to relieve swelling in the body. Benefits of a lymphatic massage include: Breaks down cellulite and fat cells Eases tension in the body Detoxify the skin, over time as the immune system...

Our Herbs & Essential Oils Lavender Lavender essential oil INCI name:Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, renowned for its essential oil production. This perennial plant thrives in sunny, mountainous regions and is native to the Mediterranean basin, though it also grows in similar climates in countries like the United States, the Canary Islands, and Australia. Its grey-green leaves and blueish-violet flowers grow in clusters atop the stem. The name "lavender" stems from the Latin word 'lavare,' meaning "to wash," as the Romans used it to scent their baths, and...